March 26, 2025: In the fifth and final T20I of the series at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand secured an emphatic victory over Pakistan, clinching the series 4-1. Tim Seifert’s blistering 50* and James Neesham’s remarkable five-wicket haul guided the hosts to an easy win, with Pakistan failing to put up a competitive total.
Post-match, New Zealand’s captain Michael Bracewell expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the bowling unit, emphasizing the leadership shown by Jacob Duffy. He praised the team’s ability to rotate players effectively, which he believes contributed significantly to the team’s consistency and success throughout the series. The Blackcaps bounced back strongly from their loss in Auckland, exhibiting clinical performances in the remaining four games.
Bracewell said, “The whole bowling unit has been outstanding. Jacob has stood up and has led the pack. The way we have been able to rotate the players, NZ cricket is in a great place. Few guys were missing. The consistency we showed was pleasing. The way we bounced back from Auckland was pleasing. We were clinical in the rest of the 4 games.”
With a commanding series win and strong performances across all departments, New Zealand looks to be in great shape moving forward.